Schuyler E Riley, 10, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:36 pm October 14, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Schuyler liked gaming, fishing, camping, and being with his family and friends. He loved to sing, dance, and playing the violin. Schuyler was a loving child that will deeply be missed.
A Visitation will be held Monday, October 19, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Farnsworth Cemetery in (County Road 175 North) Keenes, Illinois. A Graveside Service will begin at 1:00 PM with Reverend Hope Richardson officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Schuyler’s honor to the Riley family in care of Anna Riley. Please remember to observe social distancing at this time. Following the CDC and NFDA regulations, we encourage everyone to wear a mask in the facility. They will be made available, upon request. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
In addition to his parents, Schuyler is survived by his grandparents, Tonya and Craig Bibby of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Laura Riley and special friend, Bobby Beard of Belle Rive, Illinois; sisters, Alexis Riley of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Jazzmine Riley of Mount Vernon, Illinois; brother, Sage Cruz of Johnston City, Illinois; aunts and uncles, Amber Payne and fiance, Jonathan Lake of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Samantha Payne and wife, Quianya of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Shawn Riley and wife, Cindi of Artesia, New Mexico, John Page and wife, Jacy of Benton, Illinois, Krystal Riley of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Heather Glidewell and husband, Daniel of Christopher, Illinois, Virginia Riley and fiancé, Ron Faivre of Sterling, Illinois; great-grandmother, Thelma Buchanan of Opdyke, Illinois; several cousins, friends, classmates, great-aunts, and great-uncles.
He was born November 2, 2009 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Charles E. Riley Jr. and Anna (Payne) Riley. Schuyler was preceded in death by his uncle, Jeremy Payne and grandfather, Charles Riley, Sr.
